Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

Scientometric Study of Human Resource Excellence Models and Organizational Performance Sustainability

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Professor, Leadership and Human Capital Department, Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

2 Ph.D. Student in Business Management (Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management), Aras International Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to map the scientific landscape of research on human resource excellence models and their relationship to organizational performance sustainability.
Methodology: An applied, descriptive approach was adopted, using bibliometric analysis with R software. The dataset comprised articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science from 1998 to February 2024. The outputs from both databases were merged and analyzed in a bibliographic framework.
Findings: A total of 101 articles were reviewed, with over 80% published after 2020. Five journals accounted for 33% of these publications. Analysis revealed limited attention to the intersection of human resource management and organizational sustainability as a central research theme. Eight countries emerged as active contributors in terms of publication volume, citation impact, and research collaboration, while most others remained marginal. Co-occurrence analysis of 715 keywords identified five thematic clusters.
Conclusion: Research on human resources and organizational performance sustainability has grown significantly since 2020; however, the low citation rates suggest the absence of globally recognized thought leaders in this domain. Cluster analysis indicates that human resources remain the third priority within sustainability research, rather than a primary focus.
Value: This study offers critical insights into the evolution of research on human resource excellence models and organizational performance sustainability, providing a valuable reference for future investigations in this area.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 4, Issue 1 - Serial Number 11
May 2025
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